Supplier Quality Engineer

Stellantis; Dundee (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being coverage

Family building benefit

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Income protection & insurance options

Company vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to improve plant metrics by driving defects back to suppliers and ensuring permanent corrective actions. Work with corporate SQ, Resident Engineering, and plant teams to meet FTC, FTQ, throughput, and other quality goals.

You will drive proactive supplier engagement and translate ideas into actions while guiding cross-functional teams toward results. You will verify supplier issues, manage containment, and coordinate with suppliers on part

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of supplier quality/engineering experience.
• Master's degree in science or business preferred.
• Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing (WCM).
• Experience with powertrains components recommended.
• Experience with PPAP, FMEAs, control plans, capability studies.
• Dimensional Layout / GD&T knowledge.
• Greenbelt / Blackbelt certification beneficial.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify out of spec conditions from the plant floor.
• Generate reports of out of spec conditions and contact vendors.
• Coordinate with production floor and finance on costs of non-conformances.
• Lead or support containment of supplier pass-thru defects to vehicle assembly plants.
• Manage communications with suppliers for part returns and investigations.
• Draft and manage non-conforming tickets (3CPRs, GIMs).
• Maintain daily supplier disposition table.
• Notify production floor of material defects and clean points.
• Follow up on supplier countermeasures per World Class Manufacturing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Supplier Quality Engineer will strive to meet plant metrics by driving the supplier defects back to the supplier and having them correctly root cause the issue and provide permanent corrective actions. Include proactive aspect of job description. Include interaction with corporate SQ. Work alongside Resident Engineering and the rest of the plant quality and manufacturing teams to meet plant metrics of FTC, FTQ, throughput, and the other various Quality goals. Drive team success by clarifying expectations and minimizing political hurdles. Demonstrate commitment to delivering results and champion achievements. Exhibit a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver results. Possess strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment. Display effective communication skills to support meetings at all levels of the company, including senior leadership.

Specific Roles & Responsibilities

• Verify out of spec condition reported from plant floor
• Generate report of out of spec condition and contact vendor
• Work with production floor and finance to gather related costs associated with supplier non-conformances (NCT or SCAP)
• Lead or support containment of supplier pass-thru defects to vehicle assembly plants
• Lead and manage communication with supplier for part returns, investigations and their reporting.
• Write and manage potential non-conforming tickets, 3CPRs and GIMs.
• Daily management of supplier table for part dispositions.
• Communication with production floor for notification of material defects and clean points.
• Follow up and verification of supplier counter measures in accordance with WCM

philosophy.

• Develop S&P matrix (for assigned suppliers)
• Prioritize proactive engagement with corporate supplier quality and suppliers for process improvements in accordance with S&P matrix.
• Coach, review and approve proactive 8 Stage projects with supplier and corporate

• Complete QA Matrix and kaizen projects to meet plant metrics.
• Pursue supplier visits to represent the plant interest, and work towards guaranteeing quality parts.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited university
• 5+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree of higher in science or business
• Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing (WCM)
• Experience in the design, testing, manufacture or assembly of powertrains and its related components
• Process Sign-Off
• Dimensional Layout / GD&T
• Greenbelt / Blackbelt certification
• Language: Bilingual Verbal and written capability for English and Spanish
• Experience in castings, forgings, stampings, machining, or assembly operations
• Knowledge of PPAP, FMEAs, control plans, capability studies

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

• From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
• Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

• We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

• We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year.
• Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

• Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

• Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included.
• Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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